South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row

South Korea denies Ukrainian report that it eased Russia's fuel crisis

Ukraine grapples with a shortage of troops at the front after over 4 years of war

Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.

South Korea pledges legal action over alleged fuel exports to Russia

South Korea to recall ambassador from Ukraine amid deepening row

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.

South Korea Recalls Envoy From Ukraine in Dispute Over North Korean POWs

Ukraine says it is open to 'constructive dialogue' over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.

It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.

South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs